Caesar Salad has a fervent fanbase, and for good reason! This salad is the perfect mixture of crunchy lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, and sharp parmesan cheese. And who can resist homemade croutons? No one, that’s who! You’ll love this classic Caesar Salad with delicious and crunchy homemade croutons all year long.
Ingredients
For the croutons:
- 3 cups hearty bread, such as French baguette, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the salad:
- 1 head romaine lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing, store-bought or homemade
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly shaved
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Place the bread pieces onto a baking tray.
Step 3 –Drizzle the bread pieces with the olive oil.
Step 4 –Sprinkle the bread with the garlic powder and the salt, mixing well to evenly coat all of the bread.
Step 5 –Bake the bread pieces until it is golden-brown and crispy, about 15-20 minutes. Mix the bread pieces once or twice while they bake to make sure that they do not burn.
Step 6 –Transfer the croutons from the oven and let them cool.
Step 7 –In a large mixing bowl, add the lettuce and the salad dressing, mixing to coat the lettuce evenly.
Step 8 –Sprinkle the salad with the shaved parmesan cheese and the croutons and serve.
